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Water Framework Directive

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The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is the most substantial piece of EC water legislation to date and is designed to improve and integrate the way water bodies are managed throughout Europe. In the UK, much of the implementation work will be undertaken by competent authorities. It came into force on 22 December 2000, and was put into UK law (transposed) in 2003. Member States must aim to reach good chemical and ecological status in inland and coastal waters by 2015.

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United Kingdom Technical Advisory Group (UKTAG) - supporting the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. It is a partnership of the UK environment and conservation agencies and will help deliver a consistent approach to the Directive's implementation